Asked by Misty Childers on May 18, 2024

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Some people in America criticized the British emancipation of all slaves in the 1830s on what grounds?

A) Many ex-slaves moved to West Africa, where they were re-enslaved.
B) Violent revolutions occurred in many British colonies in the 1840s.
C) Many freed slaves moved to the United States, flooding an already full labor market.
D) The economy of the Caribbean was harmed as a result.
E) Many ex-slaves could not find work and became homeless.

British Emancipation

The process culminating in the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire in 1833, with the Slavery Abolition Act.

Caribbean

A region consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (including the West Indies), and the surrounding coasts, noted for its unique cultural, geological, and historical significance.

  • Explore the justification and support for slavery articulated by those owning slaves, including the use of religious premises.
  • Investigate the conditions of slaves in the United States and their comparison with slaves in other areas such as the Caribbean.
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Matti StephensonMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The economy of the Caribbean, which was heavily reliant on slave labor for the production of sugar and other crops, was significantly harmed by the British emancipation of slaves in the 1830s. This sudden shift in labor dynamics led to economic instability and challenges in the region.